Sudoku Puzzles

Who is this lovely lady with the wonderful backdrop? Had to look up what a "Ski Friend" was, since I am not a skier. ...Seems she's just the person I'd be looking for if I decided to go!

Congratulations! Lake Lousie must be a beautiful place to ski!

What a great way to spend your retirement! Like you, Shiela, I Googled this resort ... and even found "Bev" (?) in the group photo! How fun!

35:01

35:15?! Maen! Seemed easier than my time would indicate. Must have been goofing off...

Oh, memories! I skied Lake Louise a few years ago, and it's wonderful.

She looks like a nice person to have for a "sky-friend!" I love the scenery in the background. It looks like a beautiful place for some R and R!

It was summer when we went to Lake Louise so no skiing!.

Hi Everyone, I'm the Ski Friend in the photo. We're having a phenomenal start to this year's ski season so if you are in the mood, come out and visit. For the jigsaw site fanatics, it looks like my series of photos which appeared as easy jigsaws are now rotating through the sudoku toughs!

Great to make your acquaintance, Bev! Wish I'd known you when we were there and trying to maneuver down a particularly tricky slope.

1) Start at 23, basic techniques to UP=27
2)(3)e3=ac3-(nt347=2)bc1/b2-(2=5)b9-h9=(5-4)h2=h1-(4=np37)bc1,
=>ac3/de1<>3.UP=40
3)YW:(5=2)b9-(2=4)b2-(4=5)h2,=>h9<>5.UP=81

15:58

Hi Sotir.Your Step 2 is very instructive.Nice find.
Regards,Alfred.

Hi Bev, lovely to meet you. What a radiant smile you have. Congrats on the Rookie of the Year award.

Nice to meet you Bev!

Sotir's step 2 is only instructive if you have the time to learn a new language. I prefer yours Alfred.

Hi Sotir, I agree with Alfred - your step 2 was very instructive. How do you find a good startpoint - there are over 180 possibilities on this grid - do you check every one, or what do you do to get a start (if you have the time to answer - of course).
Best regards, Neil

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